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Nicorandil-Induced Hyperkalemia in a Uremic Patient
Joint Authors
Lai, Wen-Ter
Lee, Hung-Hao
Hsu, Po-Chao
Sheu, Sheng-Hsiung
Lin, Tsung-Hsien
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nicorandil is an antianginal agent with nitrate-like and ATP-sensitive potassium channel activator properties.
After activation of potassium channels, potassium ions are expelled out of the cells, which lead to membrane hyperpolarization, closure of voltage-gated calcium channels, and finally vasodilation.
We present a uremic case suffering from repeated junctional bradycardia, especially before hemodialysis.
After detailed evaluation, nicorandil was suspected to be the cause of hyperkalemia which induced bradycardia.
This case reminds us that physicians should be aware of this potential complication in patients receiving ATP-sensitive potassium channel activator.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, Hung-Hao& Hsu, Po-Chao& Lin, Tsung-Hsien& Lai, Wen-Ter& Sheu, Sheng-Hsiung. 2012. Nicorandil-Induced Hyperkalemia in a Uremic Patient. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, Hung-Hao…[et al.]. Nicorandil-Induced Hyperkalemia in a Uremic Patient. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, Hung-Hao& Hsu, Po-Chao& Lin, Tsung-Hsien& Lai, Wen-Ter& Sheu, Sheng-Hsiung. Nicorandil-Induced Hyperkalemia in a Uremic Patient. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500003
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500003